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U.S. Envoys Meet Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan

1/24/2026

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U.S. Envoys Discuss Gaza

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, including disarmament of Hamas and the return of hostage Ran Gvili.
The United States urges Israel to reopen the Rafah border crossing for Gaza reconstruction.
Israeli officials call the new Gaza Administrative Committee a U.S. retaliation for Netanyahu's refusal to reopen Rafah before Gvili's remains are recovered.

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U.S. Carrier Deploys

The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is en route to the Middle East amid rising tensions over Iran's treatment of protesters.
U.S. President Donald Trump has refrained from confirming potential military action against Iran, saying it would be foolish to speculate.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security meeting to address regional threats, including Iran and Gaza.
In Iran, President Pezeshkian condemned foreign intervention and said recent protests were manipulated by external enemies, resulting in significant casualties.
Internet access remains severely restricted in Iran, with reports of thousands dead and injured during the unrest.

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U.S. Envoys Discuss Gaza

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, including disarmament of Hamas and the return of hostage Ran Gvili.
The United States urges Israel to reopen the Rafah border crossing for Gaza reconstruction.
Israeli officials call the new Gaza Administrative Committee a U.S. retaliation for Netanyahu's refusal to reopen Rafah before Gvili's remains are recovered.

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